John Edmonds (1911-1984): Habits, Culture, and Belief
As a child, John Edmonds always sought fun. He was an intelligent boy, who felt that life was best lived making the …
John Urie (b. 1820) Leisure and Recreation
We’ve touched on John’s various pastimes and hobbies in other posts. From his love of theatre to photography, John does tend to …
Ada Marion Jefferis (1884-1981): Habits, Culture and Recreation
Leisure and recreation is a key theme in ‘The Memories of Ada Marion Jefferis’, which you can read in full here, transcribed by myself. …
Norah Fearon Knight (1910-2000): Habits, Beliefs & Recreation
Leisure and recreation is a key topic in ‘Nostalgia’, the unpublished memoir of Norah Fearon Knight, which you can read in full …
Habits, Cultures and Beliefs. James Ashley (b.1833)
Habits cultures and beliefs with the population of the 19th century changed dramatically as the country evolved from an era in which …
An Introduction: Harold Heslop, 1898-1983.
Harold Heslop was an author and writer of proletarian literature. He wrote several books, such as The Gate of a Strange Field published …
Emily Gertrude Lea (1902-1976): Habits, Cultures & Beliefs
Over the twentieth century, the cultural and recreational habits of the working class began to change. For the first time ever, working …
Ellen Gill (1888-1988): Habit, Culture and Belief
‘I never remember being interested in any of the sermons.’ (p 4) Ellen presents no signs of ever having taking part in …